Release question...

[BoneDigger]

I am thinking of switching over to a palm type release such as the Winn C10 or similar. Any disadvantages or advantages to this type of release?

http://www.winnarchery.com/

Todd

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I tried one for an afternoon of shooting and didn't like it. It may have been too small for my hand but I felt too restricted. And if you've seen the movie, the replacements with Keanu reeves, I felt like the reciever with the ball glued to his hands.

[VorTexan]

interesting. does it tuck inside the padded part in the palm?


I think if it stays in that position it would drive me crazy climbing my stand or just grabbin something.

[Texas Grown]

I've been shooting the Grizzly by True Fire for about 11 years now. It is very similar to the Winn FF. I've had/have three of them. I tried the Winn on and it didn't fit my hand as comfortably as the Grizz. The only complaints I have about the Grizz are: 1) When new, the Grizz is fleece lined and can feel rather warm in warm weather. But that changes as it is worn over time and the fleece worn down. I often take mine off and keep it in a handy pocket as it takes up palm room when trying to handle other equipment.

As for shooting: Gives me a little more "edge" on the draw by gripping the center peice (more draw-n power). The calipers/trigger are fully adjustable. Head rotates 360 degreese. Has a draw belt with latch to fit wrist, but not a buckle or velcro system. That makes it easy to put on and synch down ready for the shot.

Ive recently aquired a True Ball T-handle release, The Diamond Pro Extream. True Ball also makes a "V-strap" that attaches to some of their T-handle releases, wich I also got it from our sight sponcer Archery Pro Staff. That way I can get the benifits of T-handle with the added pulling power of the buckle strap. But I don't have to "hold" the t-handle as I do the True Fire Grizzly . I am going to have to get longer draw modules to use the Diamond Pro Extream as it has a shorter neck and increases the draw legnth by about 1/2" or slightly more. Untill then, I'll keep kill-n pigs with the Grizzly.

[BoneDigger]

Thanks guys!

TG, if it has a shorter neck, how does it INCREASE the draw length over your Grizzly? I am considering either one like the Grizzly or one of the T-handle models.

Todd

[Texas Grown]

If I keep the same anchor point, and with the neck shorter, the string comes back further, there by increaseing the draw length. I'm shoot-n a 28" now with the Grizz. And I wll need a 28.5 or 29" with the Pro Diamond Extream. The regular Pro Diamond dose not have the shortened neck. My bow has some draw length adjustibility to it; Elite Judge; but uses modules in 1/2" increments to get you in the ball park.

If your out this way in the next 3 days, maybe we can find a place for you to try one I have out. Just let me know.

I must admit, I do have a fondness for the Grizz . But I thougth I'd give a T-hadle a whirl again. I used one many many many moons ago.

[BoneDigger]

I'm going to be near a GM tomorrow and I'm going to see if they have one I can try out. Not sure if they will do that or not. If not, I may very well take you up on that since I don't want to drop $100 into a release that I won't like.

Is it harder to draw a 70lb bow with a T-handle than it is with a wrist strap?

Todd

[Texas Grown]

I find it easier to draw when I've got something to "grip". Others may disagree.